The Odds Against Us Are Endless & Still We Have Made It
Week One of the college football season is complete and it’s time to examine the margins for Anthony Richardson, NC State-East Carolina, North Carolina-Appalachian State, Iowa-SDSU, and Florida State-LSU.
Where To Listen
On this episode:
- Lisel Mueller:
the odds against us are endless,
our chances of being alive together
statistically nonexistent;
still we have made it, alive in a time
when rationalists in square hats
and hatless Jehovah's Witnesses
agree it is almost over
- The Backyard Brawl is decided by a random pick-six.
- North Carolina State vs East Carolina: somehow, every game comes down to kicking.
- North Carolina vs Appalachian State: the most improbable final minute of regulation in recent memory.
- Iowa vs South Dakota State: punting is winning.
- The emerging star of the weekend: Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson.
- The ending of Florida State-LSU: only in college football.
- The diversity of what college football can provide is unlike any other sport.